Description
Succulent Mediterranean-style Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles brings fresh coastal flavors to your dinner table. Light, elegant pasta alternative delights with garlic-infused shrimp nestled on spiralized zucchini strands perfect for health-conscious diners you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetable Base:
- 1 lb zucchini noodles
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 teaspoons Gourmet GardenTM Garlic Stir-In Paste
- 3 tablespoons Gourmet GardenTM Zesty Lemon Ready to Use Paste
- 1 tablespoon Gourmet GardenTM Lightly Dried Chopped Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini into delicate noodle strands, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Warm a generous splash of olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface.
- Quickly sauté zucchini noodles for approximately 90 seconds, gently tossing to prevent overcooking and maintain crisp texture.
- Transfer heated zucchini noodles to a waiting platter, loosely tenting with aluminum foil to preserve warmth.
- Cleanse the skillet with a swift wipe to prepare for shrimp preparation.
- Introduce remaining olive oil to the skillet, allowing it to shimmer and heat evenly.
- Add succulent shrimp, minced garlic paste, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked pepper to the pan.
- Sauté shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring consistently until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and curl slightly.
- Drizzle zesty lemon paste over the shrimp, creating a bright, tangy coating.
- Sprinkle lightly dried parsley across the shrimp, infusing the dish with herbaceous notes.
- Elegantly cascade the garlic-infused shrimp atop the waiting zucchini noodles.
- Optional: Dust the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an additional layer of rich, savory flavor.
Notes
- Spiralize zucchini noodles just before cooking to prevent excess moisture and maintain a crisp texture.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure proper browning and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Quickly cook zucchini noodles to avoid becoming soggy, keeping them al dente for the best mouthfeel and nutritional value.
- Customize this low-carb dish by adding red pepper flakes for heat or swapping Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg